When ChatGPT agreed to challenge a 1977 Atari 2600 to a game of chess, it probably didn’t expect to be outplayed by a relic from the disco era. But that’s exactly what happened—the vintage 8-bit chess engine exceeded all expectations. From AI History to a Friendly Showdown In a LinkedIn post, Citrix software engineer Robert […]
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Over ten years ago, a startup debuted on Kickstarter to crowdfund its automated guitar tuner, the Roadie. Now, the company is back on the platform with the more advanced, faster, and refined fourth-generation model. While crowdfunding projects often come with risks, the Roadie guitar tuner defied the odds. Launched in 2013 as the first app-controlled
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According to an internal memo first reported by The Oregonian, the semiconductor giant intends to reduce its Intel Foundry workforce by 15% to 20% starting in July. Intel Foundry is responsible for designing, manufacturing, and packaging semiconductors for external customers. Unclear Impact Amid Large Workforce It’s uncertain how many employees will be directly affected. As
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With the U.S. deadline looming for TikTok to sell its operations, a new decentralized social media app called Own launched its public beta on Tuesday. Positioning itself as a TikTok alternative, Own offers a swipeable feed that supports short videos, text, and images, along with familiar features like direct messaging. Blockchain-Powered Monetization with No Barriers
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Adobe has been on a quest to attract users to its platform for their AI needs. The company in April launched a redesigned Firefly web app that lets users use Adobe’s own Firefly image- and video-generation models as well as third-party models. Now, it is releasing a Firefly app on both iOS and Android that lets people use all of its
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For several weeks, Instagram users have voiced frustration over a surge in seemingly unjustified account suspensions and bans. While there’s no confirmed explanation, many believe AI moderation tools might be responsible. Meta has not provided an official comment when approached. User Complaints Mount Over Unexplained Instagram Bans and Ignored Appeals Posts on platforms like Reddit
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On Monday, a California district court rejected Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the company of violating antitrust laws by requiring users to back up essential data and settings exclusively through its iCloud service. Lawsuit Alleges Apple Restricts Rivals from Offering Full iCloud Alternatives The suit also claims Apple blocks third-party cloud
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Google has introduced its Safety Charter in India to strengthen AI-driven tools for detecting fraud and tackling scams in its largest market outside the U.S. Digital fraud in India has been rising sharply. According to government data, scams involving the UPI instant payment system jumped 85% last year, totaling nearly ₹11 billion ($127 million). The
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Modern generative AI models are capable of producing everything from images to software applications, but the quality of their results heavily relies on the prompt given by the user. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have introduced a new method to help everyday users learn how to craft effective prompts and enhance their interactions with generative
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Your underarm sweat isn’t what causes odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by bacteria as they break down the sweat’s fatty acids. A new device claims to eliminate the smell without deodorant by using plasma to destroy those bacteria. Dr. TaeHo Lim and Dr. JungChi Seo at Hanyang University in South Korea developed the
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